Award-winning

Cocina Al Fondo

4.9

310 Reviews

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Cocina al Fondo offers a unique sensorial journey that is meant for everyone to enjoy. Our rotating, seasonally-inspired plates—from the most simple to the most complex dish—encourage wellbeing: of our bodies, minds, and soul. Nature, art, the lyrical essence of our island, the aromas, and our colorful, intense Caribbean heritage are all imbued into every element of our cuisine. We proffer an escape through a festive, gastronomic journey that reinterprets Puerto Rican cuisine through a bold new narrative of fortitude, tenacity, and, of course, taste.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican
Hours of operation
Cena Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(787) 469-5527
Website
https://cocinaalfondo.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
658 C. San Juan San Juan Puerto Rico, 00907 United States, San Juan, PR 00907
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2023
Neighborhood
Condado
Parking details
None

What 310 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Caribbean
Puerto Rican
Puerto Rico
Best Overall
Puerto Rico
Best Food
Puerto Rico
Best Service
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican
Puerto Rico
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cocina Al Fondo offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food, great service, and a delightful ambiance." Guests rave about the "incredible Puerto Rican cuisine," highlighting the inventive menu and "fantastic cocktails." The staff are praised for their "knowledgeable and attentive service," making this a "must-visit" in San Juan.

310 Reviews

S
Susanna
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is incredible! The food is fantastic, with such a fun and tasty menu, and the staff are incredible. Highly recommend, can’t wait to go back!
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Marie
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, criollo cuisine at the maximum expression with a an explosion of flavors. Thanks to Mayra, a great host with wonderful recommendations. I have never felt rush and they were very attentive.
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Albert
VIP
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is evident why Cocina al Fondo and its chef received the James Beard Best Chef (South) award in 2023. This was a jewel of a restaurant built inside a renovated house with the kitchen in an adjacent shed, an indoor dining room with an accompanying garden for outdoor seating, and a knowledgeable and attentive staff. The food - Puerto Rican soul food taken up a notch with soothing and occasionally surprising flavors, well executed and balanced. Only open Thursdays through Saturdays. Well worth a visit.
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Melisa
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Riquisimo, todavia estoy pensando en mi comida 🖤🤤🤤
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Raúl
VIP
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal and staff. My new best restaurant in PR (where I grew up).
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Marie
VIP
Philadelphia
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal, very good service by our server, amazing and beautiful drinks. First time and we will return.
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Rafi
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were fantastic, inventive menu, personable staff and great vibes!
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Juan Carlos
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo el staff muy atento, es la segunda ocasión que visito el restaurante y no decepciona. Tanto los cocteles como la comida están a un nivel de altura. Es cocina puertorriqueña llevada al mas alto nivel y lo mejor de todo es que incluyen productos de cosechas locales. Un agradecimiento a Vivi que hizo de la noche una muy especial.
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María
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent drinks, ambiance, food and service. Will be back!
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Callie
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Farm to table in the heart of San Juan. We were so pleased with the service, the flavor, the quality of cocktails, and our overall experience.
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Cocina Al Fondo is rated 4.9 stars by 310 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

658 C. San Juan San Juan Puerto Rico, 00907 United States, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2023
Neighborhood
Condado
Hours of operation
Cena Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://cocinaalfondo.com/
Phone number
(787) 469-5527

Cocina Al Fondo

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What 310 people are saying

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